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Aereo Takes on Broadcast Juggernauts, Future of TV

During oral arguments at the US Supreme Court today, lawyers for Aereo claimed its antenna is the next big thing in communications technology. Fox TV, CBS and other broadcasters testified that Aereo is stealing their product and that it could destroy their business. The Obama Administration agreed .

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

During oral arguments at the US Supreme Court today, lawyers for Aereo claimed its antenna is the next big thing in communications technology. Fox TV, CBS and other broadcasters testified that Aereo is stealing their product and that it could destroy their business. The Obama Administration agreed. Could a tiny antenna the size of a dime change the multi-billion dollar television industry forever? Joe Flint is media reporter for the Los Angeles Times.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Kareem Maddox
Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern
Benjamin Gottlieb
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Joe Flint
entertainment business reporter for Wall Street Journal

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Aereo Takes on Broadcast Juggernauts, Future of TV

During oral arguments at the US Supreme Court today, lawyers for Aereo claimed its antenna is the next big thing in communications technology. Fox TV, CBS and other broadcasters testified that Aereo is stealing their product and that it could destroy their business. The Obama Administration agreed .

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Aereo Takes on Broadcast Juggernauts, Future of TV

During oral arguments at the US Supreme Court today, lawyers for Aereo claimed its antenna is the next big thing in communications technology. Fox TV, CBS and other broadcasters testified that Aereo is stealing their product and that it could destroy their business. The Obama Administration agreed .

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